In the mean time it wouldn't kill us to try something different. We are isolating the best striker in the world whilst our defence and midfield are doing their best keystone cops impressions.I didn't say it would happen overnight. But eventually it will improve because injured key players will return to form and we will sign more players. Not because we start lumping it up to Crouchy.
No! He won't Cement his place as on or the best Ever.Man management is a key part of a manager’s armoury. It’s one thing carrying people along the crest of a wave and eliminating anyone who falls short for whatever reason. Watch Amazon Prime and that’s what we saw.
However, has Pep ever faced a managerial situation where things are falling apart and external reinforcements aren’t available? No disrespect but probably not. He’s in unfamiliar territory. If he rises to it, he’ll cement his place as truly one of the best ever managers. If not, and he walks, history will qualify his achievements. Those who accuse him of being a fairweather manager will be like flies on a freshly laid turd.
He’s signed the extension and declared his fighting position. The stakes are big. His legacy is on the line for maybe the first time ever.
I’ve always believed he’d leave us in a strong position and still do.
Best ever City manager? Definitely. Already cemented.No! He won't Cement his place as on or the best Ever.
He is already The best Ever!
That said, he needs to figure this out. We need better press breaking patterns, better post press counter plays and better Front press structures ourselves.
All of which we improve our overall team play, and chance creation. And perhaps give our immensely talented and young Frontline more time and space to showcase their talents rather than spending 75% of their time in between tight pockets watching weaker defensive players pass the ball around and too scared to open up a defense.
Pep can and should fix this. But he is ALREADY the Greatest!